Delightful Contradiction: The Healthy Burger

By on April 9, 2009 in Food & Nutrition

While no longer a vegetarian, I haven’t eaten red meat since age 9. To be honest, I don’t really remember what a burger tastes like, but judging from its fan base, I gather it’s pretty damn good. The following recipe is pretty damn good too; it even has the endorsement of my guy, a card-carrying carnivore.

Turkey Burgers with Grated Zucchini and Carrot

  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 medium zucchini (grated)
  • 1 medium carrot (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 3/4 tsp. dried thyme
  • 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large egg

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Form mixture into patties. Broil in heated skilled (coated with olive oil), 4-5 minutes on each side until no trace of pink, flipping burgers once.

Serve on a crusty roll or whole wheat English muffin with lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, and mustard. Carrots, hummus, and kosher baby dill pickles make superb and healthy accompaniments.

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6 Responses to Delightful Contradiction: The Healthy Burger

  1. yumi April 9, 2009 at 10:47 am #

    I think I'm going to replace the turkey with vegan burger "meat" … but all the seasonings sound pretty AMAZING! yummmmm.

  2. tgv April 9, 2009 at 10:53 am #

    Nice Burger :)

    Keep the peace,

    Tom

  3. organicspaces April 9, 2009 at 11:34 am #

    I am trying it tomorrow with some soy protein, sounds excellent, thanks!

    XO

    Renay

  4. michelle.cook April 9, 2009 at 3:08 pm #

    Rebecca,

    These turkey burgers sound delicious. I look forward to trying them. Thanks for sharing.

    Cheers,

    Michelle

    Michelle Schoffro Cook, DNM, is a best-selling & 6-time book author

    The Life Force Diet, The Ultimate pH Solution, The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan, The Brain Wash, and Healing Injuries the Natural Way.
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  5. vtyogi April 10, 2009 at 2:44 am #

    sound delicious… cant wait to try em… keep all the good stuff coming omgal.. I always look forward to your articles.

  6. Eric Noble April 10, 2009 at 11:41 am #

    Yeah i think i'll try it…. Minus the blood and suffering of another soul, Soy pattie will substitute.